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The Best OLED Monitor

We weighed five monitors on refresh rate and screen size, and the PRO MAX 271QPX14G costs the least.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

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  1. Quick Picks
  2. Our Picks
  3. How We Chose
  4. What to Look For
  5. Comparison
  6. FAQ

OLED monitors light each pixel on its own, giving true blacks and very fast response. Every pick has an OLED or QD-OLED panel.

We ranked these monitors on refresh rate, resolution and size using manufacturer specifications; we did not test these monitors ourselves, and where a maker leaves out response, we say so.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Lowest Price Here

    MSI PRO MAX 271QPX14G QD-OLED

    A lower price than the GO27Q24G and the rest when we checked.

    Best for: Getting 3-year burn-in warranty for the least money.

    Check price for MSI PRO MAX 271QPX14G QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

  2. W-OLED Panel

    GIGABYTE GO27Q24G

    A W-OLED panel.

    Best for: Buyers who want a W-OLED panel.

    Check price for GIGABYTE GO27Q24G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

  3. Also Consider

    AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

    HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.

    Best for: Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.

    Check price for AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

  4. OLED Panel

    LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B

    An OLED panel.

    Best for: Buyers who want an OLED panel.

    Check price for LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

  5. Premium Pick

    ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR

    A glossy TrueBlack panel at the highest price in the group.

    Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the PRO MAX 271QPX14G costs less.

    Check price for ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Lowest Price Here1 of 5

MSI PRO MAX 271QPX14G QD-OLED

The PRO MAX 271QPX14G is built around a 3-year burn-in warranty, with built-in speakers and Pantone validation on top.

Best for

Getting 3-year burn-in warranty for the least money.

Skip if

Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements is a problem.
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MSI PRO MAX 271QPX14G QD-OLED

Why we like it

On the spec sheet, it offers a 144Hz refresh rate and offers a 27 inches screen size. On refresh rate it trails the group at 144Hz, while the GO27Q24G offers 240Hz. It shares a QD-OLED panel with the Q27GAZDV; the 27GX704A goes with an OLED panel.

Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the GO27Q24G was closest. Refresh rate is its weakest area, and the GO27Q24G covers it better at 240Hz.

Key specs

Refresh rate
144Hz
Resolution
2560x1440 (1440p)
Size
27 inches
Panel
QD-OLED
Adaptive sync
FreeSync, G-SYNC Compatible

Pros

  • 144Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
  • 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
  • a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
  • FreeSync, G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing

Cons

  • OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
  • Refresh rate trails the GO27Q24G (240Hz)
Check price on Amazon for MSI PRO MAX 271QPX14G QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)

W-OLED Panel2 of 5

GIGABYTE GO27Q24G

The GO27Q24G is the cheapest way to a 240Hz OLED panel here.

Best for

Buyers who want a W-OLED panel.

Skip if

Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
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GIGABYTE GO27Q24G

Why we like it

The maker publishes few details on ports and stand. It has a zero-bezel design on all four edges for multi-monitor rows, and a glossy WOLED coating keeps blacks deep in bright rooms. It matches the Q27GAZDV, the 27GX704A and the XG27AQDMGR on refresh rate (240Hz).

On screen size it ties with the PRO MAX 271QPX14G, the Q27GAZDV and the 27GX704A at 27 inches. It is the only pick here with a W-OLED panel; the PRO MAX 271QPX14G has a QD-OLED panel instead. It also comes with a 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing.

To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. Its price falls between the PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the Q27GAZDV, based on our last check.

Key specs

Refresh rate
240Hz
Resolution
2560x1440 (1440p)
Size
27 inches
Panel
W-OLED
Response
0.03ms

Pros

  • a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
  • 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
  • a W-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
  • 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing

Cons

  • OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
  • Costs more than the PRO MAX 271QPX14G at the time of writing
Check price on Amazon for GIGABYTE GO27Q24G (opens in a new tab)

Also Consider3 of 5

AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

AOC's Q27GAZDV pairs a 240Hz QD-OLED panel with a 0.03ms response time and a stand that adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot.

Best for

Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Skip if

Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements rules it out for your setup.
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AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

Why we like it

HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs cover a PC and a current console on one screen, and a USB 3.2 hub sits in the monitor. On refresh rate it ties with the GO27Q24G, the 27GX704A and the XG27AQDMGR at 240Hz. It matches the PRO MAX 271QPX14G, the GO27Q24G and the 27GX704A on screen size (27 inches).

It shares a QD-OLED panel with the PRO MAX 271QPX14G; the XG27AQDMGR goes with a WOLED panel. It also comes with a USB 3.2 hub and VESA mount compatibility. To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower.

Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was priced above the GO27Q24G and below the 27GX704A at the time of writing.

Key specs

Refresh rate
240Hz
Resolution
2560x1440 (1440p)
Size
27 inches
Panel
QD-OLED
Response
0.03ms
Color gamut
110% DCI-P3
Adaptive sync
G-SYNC Compatible
Stand
height, tilt, swivel and pivot

Pros

  • a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
  • 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
  • a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
  • 110% DCI-P3 colour coverage

Cons

  • OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
  • Costs more than the PRO MAX 271QPX14G at the time of writing
Check price on Amazon for AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (opens in a new tab)

OLED Panel4 of 5

LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B

The 27GX704A brings a 240Hz OLED panel to 1440p with near-instant response and True Black 400 HDR.

Best for

Buyers who want an OLED panel.

Skip if

Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements is a problem.
Check price on Amazon for LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B (opens in a new tab)
LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B

Why we like it

For most gaming PCs it is the best balance of motion clarity, contrast and price. It matches the GO27Q24G, the Q27GAZDV and the XG27AQDMGR on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the PRO MAX 271QPX14G, the GO27Q24G and the Q27GAZDV at 27 inches.

No other pick in this guide offers an OLED panel; compare the Q27GAZDV, which has a QD-OLED panel. You also get HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs and an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles. To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower.

Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper Q27GAZDV and the pricier XG27AQDMGR, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Refresh rate
240Hz
Resolution
2560x1440 (1440p)
Size
27 inches
Panel
OLED
Response
0.03ms
HDR
DisplayHDR True Black 400
Adaptive sync
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro
Stand
swivel and pivot

Pros

  • a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
  • 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
  • a OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
  • DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification

Cons

  • OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
  • Costs more than the PRO MAX 271QPX14G at the time of writing
Check price on Amazon for LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B (opens in a new tab)

Premium Pick5 of 5

ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR

What the XG27AQDMGR brings to the table is a glossy TrueBlack panel, plus OLED Care Pro with a proximity sensor that blanks the screen when you leave.

Best for

Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the PRO MAX 271QPX14G costs less.

Skip if

Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements is a problem.
Check price on Amazon for ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR (opens in a new tab)
ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR

Why we like it

It also offers a 240Hz refresh rate and offers a 26.5 inches screen size. On refresh rate it ties with the GO27Q24G, the Q27GAZDV and the 27GX704A at 240Hz. Its 26.5 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the PRO MAX 271QPX14G leads at 27 inches.

A WOLED panel is unique to it among these picks, while the GO27Q24G uses a W-OLED panel. To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. At our last price check it topped the group, with the 27GX704A the nearest cheaper option.

Key specs

Refresh rate
240Hz
Resolution
2560x1440 (1440p)
Size
26.5 inches
Panel
WOLED
Response
0.03ms
HDR
DisplayHDR 400 True Black
Color gamut
99% DCI-P3

Pros

  • a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
  • 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
  • a WOLED panel with per-pixel contrast
  • DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification

Cons

  • OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
  • Screen size trails the PRO MAX 271QPX14G (27 inches)
  • Costs more than the PRO MAX 271QPX14G at the time of writing

The catch

Screen size is its weakest area, and the PRO MAX 271QPX14G covers it better at 27 inches.

Check price on Amazon for ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR (opens in a new tab)

How We Chose

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A monitor on a stand in front of lit shelves
A monitor on a stand in front of lit shelves
How these picks were ranked
We lined up five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and response and HDR are missing for at least one pick.
What every pick has in common
All 5, from the PRO MAX 271QPX14G to the XG27AQDMGR, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
Where the specs have gaps
The PRO MAX 271QPX14G gives no response; the PRO MAX 271QPX14G, the GO27Q24G and the Q27GAZDV give no HDR.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the PRO MAX 271QPX14G ($250 to $500) to the XG27AQDMGR ($500 to $1000).

What to Look for in an OLED Monitor

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. How much refresh rate you need

    Here refresh rate runs from 144Hz on the PRO MAX 271QPX14G to 240Hz on the GO27Q24G, a 67% spread. If refresh rate is your first filter, the GO27Q24G sets the ceiling at 240Hz.

  2. Screen size

    Across these 5 picks screen size spans 26.5 inches (the XG27AQDMGR) to 27 inches (the PRO MAX 271QPX14G). The PRO MAX 271QPX14G is the pick for screen size.

    A monitor showing red lanterns against a black background
    A monitor showing red lanterns against a black background

  3. Extras that separate them

    The Q27GAZDV: a USB 3.2 hub. The 27GX704A: a 240Hz OLED panel at a mid-range price at the time of writing. The XG27AQDMGR: OLED Care Pro with a proximity sensor that blanks the screen when you leave.

  4. Where your budget lands

    $250 to $500 buys the PRO MAX 271QPX14G, the GO27Q24G, the Q27GAZDV and the 27GX704A; $500 to $1000 buys the XG27AQDMGR at our last check.

    Two monitors side by side showing the same game scene
    Two monitors side by side showing the same game scene

  5. Start from what matters most

    Getting 3-year burn-in warranty for the least money: the PRO MAX 271QPX14G. Buyers who want a W-OLED panel: the GO27Q24G. Buyers who want an OLED panel: the 27GX704A.

How to Choose an OLED Monitor

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Getting 3-year burn-in warranty for the least moneyPRO MAX 271QPX14GA lower price than the GO27Q24G and the rest when we checked
Buyers who want a W-OLED panelGO27Q24GA W-OLED panel
Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series XQ27GAZDVHDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X
Buyers who want an OLED panel27GX704AAn OLED panel
Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the PRO MAX 271QPX14G costs lessXG27AQDMGRA glossy TrueBlack panel at the highest price in the group

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Two monitors showing a dark game scene side by side
Two monitors showing a dark game scene side by side

Key specs side by side

The GO27Q24G leads on refresh rate at 240Hz, ahead of the Q27GAZDV at 240Hz.

MonitorRefresh rateResolutionSizePanel
PRO MAX 271QPX14G144Hz2560x1440 (1440p)27 inchesQD-OLED
GO27Q24G240Hz2560x1440 (1440p)27 inchesW-OLED
Q27GAZDV240Hz2560x1440 (1440p)27 inchesQD-OLED
27GX704A240Hz2560x1440 (1440p)27 inchesOLED
XG27AQDMGR240Hz2560x1440 (1440p)26.5 inchesWOLED

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By price at the time of writing

The PRO MAX 271QPX14G was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the XG27AQDMGR the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierMonitors
About $250 to $500PRO MAX 271QPX14G, GO27Q24G, Q27GAZDV, 27GX704A
About $500 to $1000XG27AQDMGR

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the XG27AQDMGR add over the PRO MAX 271QPX14G?

The spec sheets show refresh rate (240Hz against 144Hz) in its favour. It does not win everywhere: the PRO MAX 271QPX14G still leads on screen size (27 inches). On our last price check the PRO MAX 271QPX14G was in the $250 to $500 tier and the XG27AQDMGR in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if refresh rate decides your purchase.

Why is the 27GX704A our OLED Panel pick?

It earns the label for an OLED panel. It makes sense for anyone who wants an OLED panel.

Do the PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the GO27Q24G differ on panel?

The PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the Q27GAZDV use QD-OLED; the GO27Q24G uses W-OLED; the 27GX704A uses OLED; the XG27AQDMGR uses WOLED.

What extras do the PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the GO27Q24G include?

The PRO MAX 271QPX14G: a 3-year burn-in warranty. The GO27Q24G: a 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing. The Q27GAZDV: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Who should choose the GO27Q24G?

The GO27Q24G carries our W-OLED Panel label for a W-OLED panel. It ranks second of 5 here and sat in the $250 to $500 tier at our last price check; it suits anyone who wants a W-OLED panel.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the PRO MAX 271QPX14G, chosen for a lower price than the GO27Q24G and the rest when we checked. Look at the GO27Q24G for a W-OLED panel, the Q27GAZDV for HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X and the 27GX704A for an OLED panel if those matter more to you.

Static desktop elements can cause burn-in over time; use the monitor's care features.

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